A SWAT-backed search warrant on the 500 block of Corey Avenue in Braddock turned into a sizable bust Thursday, with detectives seizing multiple bricks of suspected fentanyl and a loaded handgun, authorities said. Four people - three young adults and a juvenile - were taken into custody during the operation. Investigators also collected multiple handgun magazines and other firearm accessories from the home.
The Allegheny County Police Department's Violent Crimes and Firearms Unit led the search with support from the county SWAT team. Officers identified 23-year-old Jawan Coachman as one of the adults arrested, and he is facing charges that include carrying a firearm without a license, possession with intent to deliver and tampering with evidence. Nathaniel Scott, 18, and Nakhiya Enoch, 19, are charged with drug and weapons-related offenses, while charges against the juvenile were filed in juvenile court, according to WTAE.
What officers seized
Detectives recovered a loaded handgun that local coverage described as fitted with a "Glock switch," along with multiple magazines and firearm accessories, as reported by WPXI. That reporting also noted that police logged several bricks of suspected fentanyl and additional bags of suspected narcotics as evidence. Authorities have not released an official estimate of the weight or street value of the seized drugs.
Charges and court status
According to WTAE, Coachman is facing felony counts tied to the firearm and the alleged intent to distribute fentanyl, while Scott and Enoch are charged with drug and prohibited-weapons offenses. The juvenile's case is proceeding in juvenile court. Local outlets reported that arraignment dates had not yet been posted as of the latest updates, and Allegheny County police had not publicly released additional booking details or information on how the seized property will be handled.
Why it matters
The bust comes as Allegheny County continues to battle fentanyl-related overdoses. The county recorded 327 overdose deaths in 2025 on a preliminary basis and has been expanding naloxone distribution and other harm-reduction efforts, according to WESA. Law enforcement agencies often point to large seizures like this as evidence they are disrupting the drug supply, while public-health officials keep stressing the importance of widespread access to naloxone and testing tools to keep overdoses from turning fatal.
The investigation remains active, and the Allegheny County Police Department or the district attorney's office could seek additional charges as evidence is processed. Prosecutors will determine the final slate of charges and set court dates as the case moves through the system.
